Hi, all,
I am new to the forum. I have a 2008 M35x that continues to makes a squeaking sound everytime I turn the wheel to the left or right. I tried lubricating the joints from the inside of the car. That didn't help. It definitely sounds like it's within the steering wheel. Has anyone else experienced this and if so, how did you fix it?
Thank you!
2008 M35x - Squeaking steering wheel
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Runner1983
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Ilya
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Re: 2008 M35x - Squeaking steering wheel
Welcome to the forum.
I know has somewhat happened on the Y51 M...and it was an issue of the plastic trim I believe. Not sure if it was more of a squeaking or rubbing. Some peoples plastics even popped off. Might be worth investigating.
I know has somewhat happened on the Y51 M...and it was an issue of the plastic trim I believe. Not sure if it was more of a squeaking or rubbing. Some peoples plastics even popped off. Might be worth investigating.
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Runner1983
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Re: 2008 M35x - Squeaking steering wheel
Thank you, Ilya for sharing that info. I check it out. The noise is annoying for me and my passengers.
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Re: 2008 M35x - Squeaking steering wheel
My steering wheel makes a faint noise when it is raised, lowered, or moved in and outward. My dealer told me there is no way to lubricate any of the parts and they must be replaced, but the warranty won't pay until the motor actually stops working. Apparently sounds are not covered, LOL.
Your trouble seems like a case of pieces actually rubbing against each other.
After scratching my head I came up with one idea. Remove the lower dash trim around the steering wheel, contort yourself so you can use a flash light to see up inside the area, and have someone turn the wheel left and right with the engine running. Maybe you will see what's rubbing and see how to fix it. Failing that, perhaps moving the wheel inward or outward, up or down, will put it in a position that won't cause rubbing.
Your trouble seems like a case of pieces actually rubbing against each other.
After scratching my head I came up with one idea. Remove the lower dash trim around the steering wheel, contort yourself so you can use a flash light to see up inside the area, and have someone turn the wheel left and right with the engine running. Maybe you will see what's rubbing and see how to fix it. Failing that, perhaps moving the wheel inward or outward, up or down, will put it in a position that won't cause rubbing.